Skin Cancer Treatments

Our skin cancer treatments take into account your Redlands lifestyle. We know that living south east of Brisbane in the beautiful Redland City certainly has its perks. But just like anything in life, there is a downside. Because many Aussies like to enjoy their free time outdoors, they are extremely susceptible to the sun’s damaging rays.

It’s a sad fact that two out of three Australians are diagnosed with skin cancer before they reach the age of 70—including our own Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce, who has recently been treated for skin cancer on his face for the third time this year alone.

While it’s important to actively apply sunscreen and wear hats while outdoors, these measures aren’t always enough to prevent you from getting skin cancer.

At Bayside Cosmetic Medicine Clinic, we encourage you to come in for an annual skin cancer check at our Skin Spot Clinic.

Skin Check Examination

The first step in any skin cancer treatment is the skin examination. A skin check is a non-invasive way for our doctors to examine your skin. When you arrive for your appointment, you will be taken to a private consulting room where you can strip down to your undergarments. Because lesions can often appear in inconspicuous areas, we ask that you expose as much skin as possible to ensure a proper examination from head to toe.

Each of our general practitioners—Dr Gertrude Behan, Dr Spencer Behan and Dr Mia Didovic—are experienced in working with a variety of skin types, and will help you feel at ease during your yearly exam.

In addition to the full body examination, your doctor will take the time to explain proper skin care techniques and suggest ways to improve sun-damaged areas of your skin. After checking for and identifying any suspicious pigmented lesions, we will discuss any further assessment or necessary skin cancer treatment.

Skin Excision

If we find a suspicous – looking skin spot or lesion during your skin cancer check, we may arrange for you to have a skin excision as an initial skin cancer treatment. This treatment appointment generally only takes about 20 minutes and can be performed right in one of our treatment rooms.

This procedure will consist of your doctor excising the spot and its surrounding tissue. Depending on what the lesion looks like, we may choose to remove either part of it or the entire thing. The removed skin will then be sent to pathology to check for cancerous cells. You can expect your results in as little as a few days to a week.

Photodynamic Therapy

If too much time in the amazing Australian sun has produced actinic keratoses and made your skin look more aged than it really is, consider photodynamic therapy. Also referred to as PDT, this therapy offers a revolutionary way to treat sun-damaged and blemished areas of the skin, as well as kill pre cancer cells!

Special drugs called photosensitizing agents will be placed onto your problem skin. Over a short period of time, the drug is then absorbed by the cancer cells and your doctor will use a non-invasive light technology to treat your unique skin condition.

PDT is a quick and relatively painless way to reduce precancer cells and can be repeated multiple times at the same site if necessary. With minimal side effects and minimal downtime required, this is a great alternative to multiple invasive excisions.

Come See Us

At BCMC, we make it our everyday goal to improve your quality of life. Don’t let the long-term consequences of mega sun exposure keep you from having healthy skin or looking your best. Come see us for a skin cancer check so you can get back to living life without worry. Call us on (07) 3667 8970 today.

Meet Mary Ellen, one of the most experienced laser operators in Queensland . Add to this the fact that BCMC is the only clinic in the Redlands to offer the superior Excel V laser for the removal of vessels, redness and pigment and you have a sweet combo.

In addition Mary Ellen offers the emerge laser , a laser with minimal downtime or discomfort that keeps the dermis luscious and vigilantly keeps the signs of ageing away.

Mary Ellen is a regular attendee at laser conferences and has been the trainer and supervisor for many other Queensland Laser operators. BCMC is proud to offer Mary Ellen’s skills and expertise.

Dr Shadi

Dr.Shadi is a Board Certified cosmetic physician by American Academy of Aesthetic Medicine. She is a believer in restoring everyone’s unique natural beauty and enhance it. So she offers a customised treatment plan based on each individual full aesthetic assessment and design a short and long term plan that enables her patients to go on a journey of rejuvenation with her to be always the best version of themselves.

She currently is a Medical Cosmetic Registrar of Australian College of Cosmetic Surgery, she also passed the Dermatology Diploma by Australian Institute of Dermatology and Diploma of Aesthetic Medicine by American Academy of Aesthetic Medicine

Dr Gertrude Behan (MBBS)

Dr Gertrude Behan originally a GP, is a Cosmetic Clinician who lives locally and understands the damage that can be done to the skin by the sun. She has an interest in products that can protect our skin and is always researching newly released products and treatments.

During your initial consultation Dr Behan suggests you do a skin survey to see what skin type you are and which skin products will suit your skin. She will work with you to devise an individual plan which will address and treat your concerns and your budget. Dr Behan encourages all patients to attend a follow up consultation after treatment to discuss how they feel about the results achieved.

We all want to look good but sometimes the stories we hear from others about the pain can be off putting. Dr Behan uses many techniques to reduce the discomfort of a procedure and is attentive to clients throughout the enhancement process. She attends national clinical meetings and is dedicated to professional development. Dr Behan stays up to date with all aspects of cosmetic medicine and has a special interest in anti-ageing and management of acne.

Dr Behan also runs the skin spot clinic for skin cancer surveillance on a Monday.

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